visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
Synonyms of visitornext
: one that visits
especially : one that makes formal visits of inspection

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The museum gets visitors from all over the world. Visitors to the office must sign in at the desk. There's a visitor waiting for you in the lobby.
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Lanai is for the visitor that has already done all the other islands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 If curious extraterrestrial visitors were to reconnoiter Earth, they might well be struck by a planet that nurtures such an inordinate number of chickens. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 The French Ministry of Culture urged all national and public museums to do everything necessary to ensure the safety and security of visitors, workers, and artworks. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Some parts of the library are in Vermont while others are in Quebec, although visitors can use both sides. — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visitor

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of visitor was in the 14th century

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visitor

noun
vis·​i·​tor ˈviz-ət-ər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits
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